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Closure: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery
FISHERY: General Category Bluefin Tuna
CLOSED: December 6, 2023, 11:30 pm – December 31, 2023
REASON FOR CLOSURE:
Based on the best available landings information, the 48.7-mt quota is projected to be reached and exceeded.
PERMITS AFFECTED:
Atlantic Tunas General category permitted vessels and highly migratory species Charter/Headboat permitted vessels with a commercial sale endorsement when fishing commercially for bluefin tuna.
Commercial fishermen aboard vessels with an Atlantic Tunas General category or highly migratory species Charter/Headboat permit may not retain, possess, or land large medium or giant Atlantic bluefin tuna from 11:30 p.m., December 6, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
RECREATIONAL: Not affected by this closure.
When is the fishery reopening?
The General category bluefin tuna fishery will reopen on January 1, 2024, with a retention limit of one fish per vessel per day/trip.
Reporting
Atlantic Tunas General, Harpoon, and highly migratory species Charter/Headboat category vessel owners are required to report all bluefin tuna retained or discarded dead within 24 hours of the landing(s) or end of each trip by:
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Fishery Bulletins and Notices
Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations directory to learn more about recent federal management actions affecting Atlantic highly migratory species.
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